By Odita Sunday
The Minister of State for Works, Rt. Hon. Bello Muhammad Goronyo, has accepted to lead a proposed support organisation mobilising grassroots support across the North-West for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima in the 2027 general elections.
The Minister also formally inaugurated the organisation, known as Bello Muhammad Goronyo (BMG) Associates for Asiwaju/Shettima 2027, after receiving its promoters at his office on Wednesday.
The delegation, led by Dr. Haris H. M. Jibril, comprised political stakeholders and representatives from the seven North-West states. The group presented the structure, operational framework and objectives of the organisation and sought Goronyo’s acceptance to serve as its National Convener and Leader.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Abdullahi Mohammed, the Minister said he appreciated the confidence reposed in his leadership and commended the members of the delegation for their commitment and patriotism.
Goronyo said many of those who visited him had previously worked with him within the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign structure, including during his tenure as Director of Youth Mobilisation for the North-West and subsequently as Zonal Secretary of the North-West APC.
He said their decision to come together again demonstrated their commitment to Nigeria’s development, unity and prosperity, as well as their confidence in the leadership of President Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The delegation had sought permission to adopt the Minister’s initials, BMG, as the acronym for the organisation and said it would operate under his guidance and in line with the directives and leadership structure of the APC in the North-West.
According to the group, the initiative was conceived in recognition of Goronyo’s experience in political mobilisation, leadership development and grassroots engagement, as well as his contributions to the success of the APC in previous election cycles.
The delegation described the Minister’s leadership as synonymous with integrity, loyalty, grassroots mobilisation, mentorship and purposeful political engagement, citing his previous role in youth mobilisation during the 2023 Presidential Campaign Council and other responsibilities within the North-West APC structure.
It said the proposed organisation would provide a disciplined and coordinated platform for mobilising support, engaging citizens at the grassroots, communicating the achievements of the Tinubu administration and promoting the policies and programmes of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The group also said the organisation would focus on constructive engagement with Nigerians, particularly young people and women, while encouraging responsible participation in the democratic process.
The proposed structure is expected to comprise representatives from the seven North-West states, including State Coordinators and officials responsible for youth and women mobilisation, organisation, communication and coordination across the senatorial districts.
The delegation also presented a proposed Standard Operating Procedure to guide the organisation, with emphasis on discipline, loyalty, accountability, teamwork, respect for constituted party leadership and responsible political engagement.
Responding, Goronyo stressed the importance of grassroots mobilisation in strengthening democratic participation and ensuring that government policies and programmes were properly communicated to citizens.
He said political mobilisation should be conducted with discipline, respect and responsibility, adding that it must be based on a clear understanding of the concerns and aspirations of Nigerians.
The Minister highlighted some of the interventions of the Tinubu administration in infrastructure development, noting that the Federal Government had prioritised road and rail infrastructure as critical drivers of economic growth, national development and improved connectivity.
He cited the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Trans-Saharan Corridor, Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe Corridor and Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway among the administration’s major legacy road projects.
He also mentioned the ongoing rehabilitation and construction of strategic roads, including the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road, saying improved infrastructure would enhance connectivity, facilitate trade, reduce travel time, create economic opportunities and strengthen national integration.
Goronyo said the administration’s interventions extended beyond roads to railway development and other critical sectors aimed at improving transportation, facilitating the movement of goods and people and supporting economic activities.
He urged members of the proposed organisation to communicate the administration’s policies, programmes and achievements to Nigerians in a clear, respectful and factual manner.
According to him, effective political mobilisation requires listening to the people, understanding their concerns and communicating government policies in a manner that promotes trust, unity and confidence in democratic institutions.
The Minister said he had accepted the responsibility entrusted to him and pledged to provide leadership, guidance and strategic direction to the organisation.
“As the Secretary of the Support Groups of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the Presidential Campaign Council, we will continue to work with you, mobilise Nigerians and engage our people constructively towards ensuring the successful return of our dear President, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in 2027, Insha Allah,” he said.
Following his acceptance, Goronyo formally inaugurated the organisation and charged its leadership and members to remain united, disciplined, accountable and committed to responsible political mobilisation across the North-West.
He urged them to build a strong grassroots network capable of reaching communities and effectively communicating the policies, programmes and achievements of the Federal Government.
The Minister further called for unity, discipline and loyalty among members, while urging them to work collectively towards strengthening support for the Renewed Hope Agenda and the Tinubu-Shettima ticket ahead of the 2027 elections.
He also pledged to work with political leaders, party officials and stakeholders across the North-West to ensure that the organisation operates within the framework of responsible political mobilisation, party discipline and effective grassroots engagement.
Goronyo directed the leadership to ensure inclusiveness and fairness in its operations and encouraged members to promote peaceful political participation and respect for differing views within the democratic space.
He concluded by praying for divine guidance and continued peace, unity, stability and prosperity for Nigeria.
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